Mythologically, the Roman goddess Venus, the divinity assosiated with Taurus, is also the Greek goddess Aphrodite. "Venus was originally a goddess connected with agriculture, but when she was identified with Aphrodite she took on a more active and different role in mythology." As the most beautiful of goddesses, Aphrodite was considered the goddess of love and beauty. As the daughter of Jupiter, she had three children by Ares (god of war), who is the Greek version of Mars. Her divine duty is to "make love and inspire others to do so also." She is also connected with "affection that sustains social life." It is further said that Cupid, the god of love, was the son of Aphrodite. Cupid was always in close company of Aphrodite.
Taurus is also associated with "earth goddesses." The earth God is the one who is "closest to the lives of villagers and is amongst the most frequently seen on the altars of the common people." As the lowest ranking celestial deity, he is the "protector of the well-being of both town and country dwellers. He has control over the wealth and fortune of the people." Surprisingly, the earth God is "almost universally thought to be an impersonal spirit."
